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Smart Structures and Systems Volume 18, Number 4, October 2016 , pages 663-682 DOI: https://doi.org/10.12989/sss.2016.18.4.663 |
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Modeling and control of a flexible continuum module actuated by embedded shape memory alloys |
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Alireza Hadi and Hossein Akbari
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| Abstract | ||
| Continuum manipulators as a kind of mechanical arms are useful tools in special robotic applications. In medical applications, like colonoscopy, a maneuverable thin and flexible manipulator is required. This research is focused on developing a basic module for such an application using shape memory alloys (SMA). In the structure of the module three wires of SMA are uniformly distributed and attached to the circumference of a flexible tube. By activating wires, individually or together, different rotation regimes are provided. SMA model is used based on Brinson work. The SMA model is combined to model of flexible tube to provide a composite model of the module. Simulating the model in Matlab provided a platform to be used to develop controller. Complex and nonlinear behavior of SMA make the control problem hard especially when a few SMA actuators are active simultaneously. In this paper, position control of the two degree of freedom module is under focus. An experimental control strategy is developed to regulate a desired position in the module. The simulation results present a reasonable performance of the controller. Moreover, the results are verified through experiments and show that the continuum module of this paper would be used in real modular manipulators. | ||
| Key Words | ||
| continuum manipulator; module; actuator; modeling; control; shape memory alloy | ||
| Address | ||
| Alireza Hadi and Hossein Akbari: Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, North Kargar St., Tehran, Iran | ||